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Hendry County

Florida · 39,140 residents · 1,155.95 sq mi
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Hendry County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,298. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,300. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,140
+8%since 2000
from 36,210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.8
+11%since 2000
from 29.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K29K34K39K44K1990201020202024Hendry County
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,298
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,592 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,734
+8%since 2000
from $13,663 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction28%
US avg: 1.4%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,300
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$764
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.6%
−33.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+87%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.9%(15,890)
Black14.5%(5,245)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(14,336)
Asian0.4%(148)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.2%(27,940)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(13,650)
Black12.9%(5,057)
Hispanic / Latino49.2%(19,243)
Asian0.7%(275)
Other1.4%(547)
Diversity Score76.6%(29,965)
Diversity Score
77
−1%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+37%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.5%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
27.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−51.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hendry County, Florida?

Hendry County, Florida has about 39,140 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hendry County, Florida?

The typical household in Hendry County, Florida earns about $37,298 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hendry County, Florida expensive?

In Hendry County, Florida, the median home is worth about $117,300, and the typical rent is about $764 a month.

How educated are people in Hendry County, Florida?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hendry County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hendry County, Florida?

About 26.4% of people in Hendry County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hendry County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Hendry County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,367 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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